Training Description:
This training will enable field staff involved in project applications, the design, or the construction of wetland restorations to have a solid understanding of the science and methods used. Types of implementation will include mostly basic components such as scrapes, ditch plugs, and small embankments. NRCS and SWCD staff that follow up this training with experience on actual projects should be able to pursue Job Approval Authority for the phase(s) they work on.
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Part 1
- Training Replay (130 minutes)
- Presentations:
- What is a wetland?
- Parameters
- Functions and Values
- HGM
- Wetland Restoration Overview
- Project Goals and Outcomes
- Engineering Site Assessment
- Concept Plans
- Handout - Resources
- What is a wetland?
Part 2
- Training Replay (146 minutes)
- Engineering Restoration Design Presentations
- Tile Drained Wetlands
- Ditch Drained Wetlands
- Ditch Plugs/Earthen Embankments
- Wetland Excavations
- Drainage Lift Stations
- Wetland Outlets
- Example Project
Part 3
- Training Replay (109 minutes)
- Presentations:
Homework
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